Responsible Use of AI

Policy under development 

Within the university we are working on an integrated policy for the use of GenAI in education, research and operations. This policy aligns with relevant laws and regulations, including the European AI Act, and focuses on safe and responsible use. 

In anticipation of the full policy, nine rules for responsible use of GenAI have been established. These apply to everyone within the university and provide guidance for the responsible use of GenAI applications. 

View the 9 rules

Training offer 

GenAI literacy 

GenAI literacy means being aware of the risks associated with GenAI and having the knowledge, skills and mindset to engage with GenAI applications effectively, critically and ethically. This also means making conscious choices about when to use GenAI, and when not to. 

Do you want to learn more about how GenAI works, what it is good at, and the limitations and risks associated with its use? Then take part in one of the available e-learning modules or workshops. 

Training offerings per target audience 

> Teachers 

• E-learning Education and AI for teachers (Brightspace) 
  Learn how to integrate GenAI into your teaching practices in a responsible way. 
• E-learning The Write Space for teachers (Brightspace) 
  Focuses on providing effective feedback on writing assignments, including a component on the use of GenAI. 
   

> Students 

• E-learning AI Literacy module for students (Brightspace) 
  Discover how to use GenAI wisely during your studies. 
  
• E-learning The Write Space for students (Brightspace) 
  Learn academic writing skills and how to apply GenAI responsibly in your writing process. 

> Researchers 

• E-learning AI Literacy for researchers (gROW) 
  Focuses on the responsible use of GenAI in research processes, with attention to privacy, research integrity and data management. 
   

> Professional Services Staff 

• E-learning AI Literacy for staff (gROW) 
  A basic introduction to GenAI, its impact and the relevant legal frameworks. 
• Extended e-learning (under development) 
  This in-depth module focuses on the safe and appropriate use of GenAI. 

General workshops and courses 
 

> Via the University Library 

The University Library regularly offers workshops on AI and GenAI, such as: 

• Generative AI: mini-workshop 
  Covers the basic principles of generative AI tools and how to use them responsibly. 
• AI Tools for Literature Research 
  Discusses when and when not to use AI tools in literature research. 
• Internal training for colleagues (Train the trainer) 
  Supports staff in understanding the basic principles and risks of GenAI, enabling them to better guide students and researchers. 
• Basic workflows with local GenAI chatbots 
  Focuses on setting up fully local Large Language Models (LLMs) with search functionality within one’s own data files. 
  
  View the current training offering on the website. 
   

> Via Radboud in’to Languages 

Radboud in’to Languages also offers a range of AI-related training courses. Please consult the website for the current offering. View the current training offering on the website.  

Keep you knowledge up to date  

GenAI is developing quickly. We encourage everyone to continue learning and to regularly consult new information and training opportunities. 

About the project ‘AI Act: responsible use of AI’ 

In August 2024, the European AI Act took effect: a legislation protects citizens against irresponsible use of AI and requires organizations to use AI in a careful and transparent manner. 

The AI Act sets strict requirements for the use of AI. As a researcher or student, you want the freedom to explore the possibilities of AI and to be as free as possible in your choice of AI tools, while remaining mindful of ethics, transparency, safety, and legal and regulatory requirements. The Radboud project AI Act ensures that the university complies with these legal requirements and stimulates the responsible use of AI by staff and students across education, research and operations. 

Five key components 

The project focuses on: 

• AI Policy: developing policy for education, research and operations.  
• AI Literacy: providing training courses, knowledge clips, and information for students and staff. Because understanding AI is essential to using it responsibly. 
• AI Governance: developing a structure of roles and processes to assess the use of GenAI tools and to ensure that the university continues to comply with relevant laws and regulations. This also includes an AI helpdesk where users can go with questions and receive support. 
• AI Register: developing a central database of all AI applications used within the university, including risk classification according to the AI Act. This register is essential for maintaining oversight of AI use and preventing risks such as bias, copyright infringement or unintended discrimination. 
• Advice on GenAI Applications: doing research into suitable generative AI tools for campus-wide use. 

The project is carried out in collaboration with various departments and expert groups within the university and forms the foundation for a sustainable, safe and ethical use of AI in education, research and operations. 

Curious about the story behind the project?  

Read the interview with the project team in VOX, in which they explain why an AI register is necessary, the risks associated with AI, and how the university is addressing these challenges.